Windows Client(s) not ‘appearing’ in WSUS
KB ID 0000591 Problem Before you start troubleshooting clients, how long have you waited? I usually setup and configure WSUS up at the start of a job, then leave it alone for a few DAYS, before I start worrying. Here are the steps I usually follow to get the machines listed in the WSUS management console. Solution Before doing anything further, simply try running the following two PowerShell commands, (on the problem client,) and...
VMware – Cannot Delete an ‘Orphaned’ Replica
KB ID 0000601 Problem After some messing about on my test network I was left with a ‘replica’ machine that I needed to get rid of, this was easier said than done, as it was in an orphaned state. Solution 1. Find out which host in the cluster the replica is on, In my case that’s simple (I only have one). In a live environment click the replica machines summary tab, and it will tell you which host it is on. Connect...
Manually Remove VMware Workstation?
KB ID 0000576 Problem Tried to upgrade my VMware Workstation Version 8 today, then my laptop has a BSOD with a NETIO.SYS error, I bought it back up again, and attempted to manually install the newer version. This failed with an obscure .msi error. Even running the installer for the older version would not help. Solution Rather than picking it out of the registry, you can run remove it by running the install .exe file with a...
Trend Micro (Worry-Free Business Security) Cannot Remove Agent
KB ID 0000630 Problem While working on a badly Malware affected server the other day, I tried to resurrect the Trend Micro Security Agent. It refused to run, so I attempted to remove it. Then I could reinstall it cleanly. (I knew the password that it required for removal). However this it what happened when I tried; Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Agent Setup Unable to Uninstall An error has stopped the removal of the Trend...
Windows cannot open Help And Support
KB ID 0000260 Problem Seen On Windows Server 2003 (Post SP2). Error: Windows cannot open Help and Support because a system service is not running, To fix this problem, start the service named ‘Help and Support’ And the service is not there. Solution Assuming that if you Start > Run > services.msc > {Enter} > The service is not there, if it is, set it to automatic and start it, if not do the following. 1. On...